Where Does Marijuana Legalization Stand?

After many twists and turns, we're checking in on where marijuana legislation stands now, and what advocates for and against legalization think of the process.

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After a push from Governor Shumlin and a bill passed by the Senate, many people saw legal marijuana on its way in Vermont. Now, after many twists and turns, it's unclear what form any final bill on the issue might take. We’re coming back to the legalization debate and asking people on both sides about where the legislative process has taken us.

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